CVE-2008-1808
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute...
7.5 HighFix available
CVE-2008-1808 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Freetype, published June 16, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.22%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in freetype 2.3.6-1.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.22%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
2.3.6-1freetype +90 more
Description
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Exploit likelihood
4.22%Down 0.2 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
freetypeDebian:12 | before 2.3.6-1 | 2.3.6-1 |
freetypeDebian:13 | before 2.3.6-1 | 2.3.6-1 |
freetypeDebian:14 | before 2.3.6-1 | 2.3.6-1 |
freetypeDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 2.2.1-5+etch3, plus listed versions 2.2.1-52.2.1-5+etch12.2.1-5+etch2 | 2.2.1-5+etch3 |
freetypeDebian:5.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 2.3.5-1+lenny1 | 2.3.5-1+lenny1 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-10.el3 | 0:2.1.4-10.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 | 0:2.1.9-8.el4.6 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 | 0:2.2.1-20.el5_2 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 0:2.0.3-15.el21 | 0:2.0.3-15.el21 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.4-12.el3 | 0:2.1.4-12.el3 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetypeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-demosRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
freetype-utilsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 | 0:2.1.9-10.el4.7 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Record
CVE-2008-1808- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-189
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Record
CVE-2008-1808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-1808No score
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Record
EUVD-2008-1808- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-x4wv-m7fh-33hwNo score
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute...
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Record
GHSA-x4wv-m7fh-33hw- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Record
CVE-2008-1808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-1808No score
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securitytracker.com/id?1020240
securityfocus.com/archive/1/495497/100/0/threaded
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0014.html
redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00721.html
secunia.com/advisories/33937
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vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1876/references
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:121
sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=605780
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lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
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wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0255
lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.html
support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-318.htm
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-643-1
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1808
github.com/advisories/GHSA-x4wv-m7fh-33hw
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-1808
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0556
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=450768
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2008/rhsa-2008_0556.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1806